Rural Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Southern China
The Rural Tourism Conference in Huzhou aims to promote rural revitalization and enhance tourism experiences in southern China. Rural Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Southern China
'Sensitive' F-35 Tech Vanishes Near China; Triggers Alarm Over Beijing's Stealth Espionage I Details
F-35 parts left Australia for the United States. They never arrived. Instead, the shipment was diverted to Hong Kong and remains missing months later. Australia, the United States and Lockheed Martin are investigating. Canberra says the components were not sensitive. But reports say the cargo included canopy parts linked to the F-35s low-observable design. That is why this mystery has triggered alarm. There is no public evidence that Chinese authorities received or examined the parts. Hong Kong is not proof of Chinese access. But the diversion raises hard questions. Who changed the route? Who handled the cargo? Where are the components now? The case also exposes a wider F-35 supply-chain problem. A US watchdog found the programme had weak visibility over contractor-managed spare parts. For India, the story is a warning. Advanced platforms are only as secure as the logistics networks that move, track and recover their most valuable components.
BGN permanently shuts down four MBG kitchens over safety breaches
BRICS New Development Bank Releases China Country Portfolio Evaluation Report
The BRICS New Development Banks report highlights successful collaboration with China in financing key projects since 2015. BRICS New Development Bank Releases China Country Portfolio Evaluation Report
Indonesia plans alternative incentives to maintain investment appeal
Chinar tree in J&K's Budgam 650 years old, among Asias oldest
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) A 650-year-old Chinar tree in Budgam district is among the oldest of the species in Asia, the J&K Assembly was informed on Wednesday. The information on the historic Chinar tree at Chattergam in Budgam was given in reply to a question by Budgam MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. The Forest, Ecology and Environment Department said some older and dried branches of the tree had naturally fallen, while the remaining portion continued to remain green. The government said an iron fence has been installed around the tree's critical root zone to prevent soil compaction and root suffocation and restrict vehicular movement around the heritage tree. Under existing protection measures, cutting even a branch of a Chinar requires prior permission from the local administration. Activities including hammering nails into the trees, attaching signboards, carving on the bark, and damaging the bark or roots are also prohibited. The department said the decline in Chinar numbers across Kashmir has been attributed to natural ageing, diseases and pest attacks, felling for developmental activities, shrinking land availability, and population growth. The government has also undertaken measures for the wider protection and preservation of Chinar trees across Jammu and Kashmir. The Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis), locally called the Booni, is the iconic living heritage and state tree of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated for its majestic canopy and fiery red autumn leaves. The tree takes about 150 years to reach full size and can grow up to 30 meters tall with a massive trunk. Widely planted and popularised across the Kashmir Valley by Mughal Emperors like Akbar and Jahangir, such as the famous Naseem Bagh, it features heavily in Kashmiri art, papier-mch crafts, and literature, and is found near historical shrines and Mughal gardens. The Jammu and Kashmir government has undertaken a comprehensive census, geo-tagging tens of thousands of Chinar trees to assign them a unique digital identity and monitor their health. Cutting or felling a Chinar tree is strictly illegal without formal permission from the district administration, and even standard branch pruning requires technical oversight (such as applying protective paste to cuts). Threats to the historic tree include urbanisation, illegal logging and climate change.
Directive issued to drop 'Awami League-aligned' members from local committees
August 18 PMO directive orders authorities to reconstitute committees across divisions, districts and upazilas
China warns US not to cross 4 'red lines' as Xi heads to US for talks with Trump
RU suspends 18 students over ragging, forgery
14 were suspended for ragging, and 3 for allegedly forging official seals and signatures
Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss
Bukayo Saka believes the England squad still have a scar in us following their agonising World Cup semi-final defeat.
Guwahati: The International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC) and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) have raised concerns over the Bangladesh governments newly constituted committees on Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) affairs, arguing that the new framework gives significant roles to military and intelligence agencies. The concerns follow three gazette notifications issued by Bangladeshs [] The post Bangladesh: CHTC, IWGIA raise concerns over new Chittagong Hill Tracts committees; flag military, intelligence roles appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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With Trump-Xi truce, China looks to reshape Asian order
Trump is giving an unusually high-level treatment for Xi, including by personally welcoming him at Joint Base Andrews, a courtesy he has not extended to any other leader
Not here to fear anyone, says Hamza
UK-based midfielder Hamza Choudhury said Bangladesh are not afraid of any opponent as the men in red and green prepare to begin their campaign in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup against Malaysia in Jakarta on Friday.
Former AL MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi arrested in Dhaka's Mohammadpur
Police detained the former Netrokona-1 MP from an Iqbal Road house
Indonesia eyes smart city cooperation to deepen ASEAN-Pacific Alliance
We have been victims of terrorism: Iran President tells UN in rare wartime address
President Masoud Pezeshkian held up photos of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the more than 150 school children killed on the first days of the war
Two senior police officials, including ex-narayanganj SP, dismissed over misconduct, desertion
Ministry says charges of unauthorised absence, disobeying orders and desertion were proven beyond reasonable doubt
Coastal children place 13 demands for climate protection
Urge safe water, resilient embankments, child-friendly shelters, healthcare
Ministry boosts medium firms to link small businesses to supply chains
ICT sends former Awami League MP Zafar Alam to jail in crimes against humanity case
Prosecutors allege he bore responsibility for the killings of a BNP activist and a Jamaat activist
Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
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America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
ACC approves 14 cases against 6 former Awami League MPs and relatives
The allegations involve wealth beyond known sources of income and concealed assets
Police seek Red Notice for foreigners in Raja Ampat turtle poaching
EBL chairman to get 1.64cr shares as gift from father
Anis said he would receive the shares as a gift from his father, M Ghaziul Haque, a general shareholder of the bank, outside the exchange
The case names 44-year-old Akash Marok as the driver; police say they will review the footage to assess the teenager
3 killed, 3 injured as truck rear ends auto-rickshaw in Gazipur
Truck driver detained
9 jailed for slaughtering horses, processing meat in Manikganj
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Indonesia won't launch free bank accounts for 17+ this year: Airlangga
Govt offers financial support to boost vasectomy uptake
China says generals' expulsion removed hidden political danger in PLA
China says generals' expulsion removed hidden political danger in PLA
Thakurgaon-1 by-polls: Voter registration begins Sept 27
Around 5,500 postal ballots to be distributed, election scheduled for October 29
Asian Games: Indian men''s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China
Satwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the first doubles to bring India back into the five-match tie
Nine bodies recovered from Virgo 8 wreckage: Basarnas
Railway calls off Sitakunda eviction drive after residents block operation
Mobile court leaves the site without removing structures; occupants are given 30 days to vacate
Nepals devastating Himalayan floods have exposed the human and economic cost of a warming region, reviving demand for climate justice.
Hilsa imports from India halted at Benapole after NOCs cancelled
Importers say the sudden decision could leave them with losses
As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit. As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
Chinas swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by Chinas Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds. Chinas swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
Business players urge EU-ASEAN partnership on ASEAN Power Grid
Early cultivation on charlands strains fertiliser supply
The early cultivation of additional char land, however, has pushed up demand for fertiliser, creating shortages in several riverbank and char areas. Farmers in some places have protested and blocked roads, demanding adequate fertiliser supplies.
Indonesia records 40.36 percent surge in digital payment transactions
Japan sends Chinook helicopter to help Indonesia fight forest fires
Govt targets rehabilitation of 4,922 disaster hit schools
11 more die with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh
Confirmed measles deaths remain at 101, according to the DGHS
Indonesia eyes Airbus A330 tankers for its Air Force operations
President monitors forest and land fire response
Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
The anniversary of microcredit brought global speakers together to discuss the future of development
Indian Mens Badminton Team Secures Bronze at 2026 Asian Games After Semifinal Loss to China
The Indian mens badminton team clinched a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games, following a semifinal defeat to China. Indian Mens Badminton Team Secures Bronze at 2026 Asian Games After Semifinal Loss to China
NCP expels leader in Kurigram after money misappropriation allegations
The Phulbari upazila leader denies wrongdoing and says the decision was part of a conspiracy
US treasury chief Scott Bessent could be Trump's new AI adviser amid US-China talks: Report
China's Yu Zidi, 13, Wins Third Gold With Latest Asian Games Record
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley.
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The reduction likely has more to do with the deployment along the LAC than the total strength active in the region
Indonesian military to join Garuda Guerrier joint drills in France
Minister discusses industry challenges, solutions at ABF 2026
BI deploys all monetary tools to support rupiah stability
Asian Games badminton: India men finish with bronze after semi-final loss to China
Asian Games badminton: India men finish with bronze after semi-final loss to China
Asian Games 2026: Indian men's badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China
India's men's badminton team faced China in the semifinals of the Asian Games this week. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty struggled against their stronger opponents, resulting in a loss. Only Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty managed to secure a win in their doubles match. Despite the defeat, the team achieved back-to-back Asian Games medals for the first time in 40 years.
Indonesia to launch probe into deadly Virgo Transport 8 sinking
Asian Games: Satwik-Chirag win not enough; India lose men's badminton SF to China
It was a creditable result for the Indian men's team as they secured back-to-back Asian Games team medals for the first time in 40 years, following the bronze medals won in the 1982 and 1986 editions
Jamaat to focus on public demands, national issues: Shafiqur
Jamaat vows
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DGHS directs divisional directors, civil surgeons, and upazila health and family planning officers to take necessary steps to implement decision
Indonesia deploys three fiscal strategies to bolster state budget
Litton sees Asian Games as rare chance to chase bigger dream
Bangladesh won the men
Seven police officers transferred; new OCs appointed in Gulshan, Banani
Transferred officers asked to hand over charge by October 3
Roshibina Devi enters Wushu final, to face China in gold medal match
Indonesia's labor-intensive industries rebound in Q2 2026: Minister
Indonesian Air Force sends Rafale pilots to France for tactical course
Minister calls MBG focus on disadvantaged regions as priority
Indonesia sees potentials in Chinese micro-dramas to boost local MSMEs
He was due home in December. His family now awaits his body.
Bangladesh Navy member Troman Khisa died from electrocution while serving on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Indonesia's 2027 spending to exceed Rp4,000 trillion
Govt says nearly 50 percent of 2025 interns secured jobs
Water transport fares raised by 7.54% after fuel price hike
Minimum fare raised to Tk 35 from Tk 32; minister calls hike
Indonesia sets sights on Africa for new export markets: Airlangga
Ashulia gas cylinder explosion: DNA samples sent to CID to identify charred bodies
Five bodies still unidentified; DNA test results may take a month
Minister Nazara outlines six priority sectors to boost the economy
Indonesia records Rp140.7 trillion in foreign capital inflows
BI maintains key benchmark rate at 5.75 percent in September
Indonesia seeks digital capabilities beyond market role: Ministry
Indonesia explores deployment of Chinese jets to combat forest fires
Minister Airlangga Hartarto praises ANTARA Business Forum 2026
Labour Party demands voting rights for expats in local polls
Calls for postal voting, NID linkage and pilot project before nationwide rollout
Indonesia to receive 18 more Rafale jets in stages through 2029
Ministry proposes communal kitchens for MBG in underdeveloped areas
Bangladesh Bank allows cross-border trade settlement in Taka
For import transactions, credits to Taka vostro accounts may arise from payments made by importers
Govt appoints Indonesian firm to operate BPC
The government will pay nearly Tk 1,950 crore to the Indonesian company for the job
Indonesian, French Rafales jets conduct refuelling exercise
Vivo Y600i Spotted on China Telecom With 6.87-Inch Display and Snapdragon Chipset
Vivo Y600i could launch soon, as the handset has now been spotted on the China Telecom listing with renders and key specifications. The upcoming Y-series smartphone is listed in three colour options and two RAM and storage configurations. It could feature an 8,000mAh battery. The Vivo Y600i is expected to run on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.
